Capturing in an illustration
Botanical prints were not originally designed to brighten up your wall, but were intended to record the available knowledge concerning flowers and plants. The drawing shows precisely how the plant is - or was - constructed. By placing them next to today’s plants, we can see how the plant has changed over time. Sometimes the prints still allow us to discover new facts about plants.
Structure of the illustration
A really good botanical illustration is always highly detailed, right down to the hairs, and to scale. Everything is completely scientifically correct. You can see the plant from the front, from the back and often also in cross-section. You can even travel through the seasons to see how the plant looks at certain times of year. It’s a treasure trove of information about a plant.
Must-have for your home
So you REALLY need one of these illustrations in your home. Quickly create your own plant wall! You can find colourful botanical wallpaper at Decorators Best. And Radiance, Cole & Son and Sanderson will set your heart coveting with their sober yet fabulous wallpapers. You can find amazing posters at art.com and AllPosters.
Place a large pot with a real plant in front of it, paint the floor white for a super-relaxed effect, and enjoy Nature 2.0. The paper on which the botanical print is printed is made of wood, so it’s really a double dose of nature. The perfect outdoors indoors!
